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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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829 Hands-On Learning Events Found

Jun 3

Let's Get Muddy! - TK/K Summer Camp

Age: Students entering TK/K. Time to unleash your wild side and explore the wonderful world of mud. Campers will explore, play and make crafts out of mud. Come ready to get dirty and have fun! Also offered July 28 & 29.
Iowa Lakeside Lab
$45.00 - t-shirt...
6/3/26
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Jun 3

Preschool: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Crawl into the world of insects! Discover their shapes, colors, and roles in nature while searching for bugs with magnifying glasses and observing real insect specimens. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more kids. Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany if included on the registration. Location: Please check in with the Gift Shop on arrival. Preschool may meet in our indoor Classroom or outdoor Children's Garden Pavilion. Come dressed for the weather outside! Children younger than 1 may accompany an older sibling at no extra cost.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
$17.00 - $17 per...
6/3/26
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Jun 3

Kayak Camp (5th - 6th graders) with Summer Camps

Experience nature and learn to kayak with the Bean Museum. Participants (5th - 6th graders) will learn about the biodiversity of wetland ecosystems both in the classroom and out on the water as they explore the Provo River Delta.
Bean Life Science Museum
Free
6/3/26
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Jun 3

Wednesday Early Release Days! • JUNE 3RD

School's out early and we're playing with Lego bricks!
Brick By Brick Maine Lego Studio
Free
6/3/26
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Jun 6

Missoula Under Construction

WHERE KIDS DRIVE THE BIG RIGS! Drive a forklift, operate a bulldozer and so much more at this one-day fun extravaganza! Visit all kinds of awesome builders and doers in the When I Grow Up tent. What's it like to be an electrician, a plumber or a carpenter? Get your hands on activities and get a taste of the trades. Get up close and personal with garbage trucks and scissor lifts. Build community and support Missoula Food Bank & Community Center! Held at the Missoula County Fair Grounds under the white tents!
Missoula County Fairgrounds
Free
6/6/26
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Jun 7

SAME/STEM Engineering & Construction Camp

Week-long overnight STEM camp featuring hands-on engineering and construction activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats, field trip to Pearl Harbor. Led by SAME professionals and volunteers from the engineering community. For rising juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA recommended.
Camp Paumalu
$800.00 - Regist...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)

The Wilson College of Textiles Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) consists of four one-week sessions for rising high school seniors interested in learning about the textile industry, fashion, engineering, polymer science and business marketing. Students will explore marketing, engineering, design or chemistry with hands-on projects, live in residence halls, tour industry manufacturers and brands, and connect with students, alumni, faculty and staff. Four sessions available: Week 1: June 7-12, Week 2: June 14-19, Week 3: June 21-26, Week 4: July 5-10.
NC State University - Wilson College of Textiles
$450.00 - Partia...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Carolina Ocean Odyssey 2

Residential co-ed summer camp for rising 5th-8th graders focused on ocean exploration. Includes surfing lessons, boogie boarding, kayaking, marine science education, sea turtle rehabilitation center visits, aquarium tours, salt marsh exploration, and beach activities. 5-day program with 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Campers must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted.
Topsail Island
$2,820.00 - Camp...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

INnovation through Engineering Camp

Weeklong residential summer camp for rising junior and senior high school students. Intensive engineering camp experience including didactic classroom training, engineering design experiences, design challenges, team problem-solving, lean engineering concepts, CAD training, 3D printing, machine shop equipment, company tours, and evening entertainment activities. Students will live on campus and experience college life while learning engineering concepts across multiple disciplines.
E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University
$50.00 - Non-ref...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Big Red Summer Academic Camp - STEM Odyssey Camp

Dynamic exploratory adventures in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Visit UNL STEM labs and centers to experience diverse STEM career options while engaging in hands-on, youth-designed experiments and design challenges. June 7-12, 2026. Registration opens February 10, 2026.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln STEM Labs and Centers
$625.00 - Early...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

SAME STEM Camp (Honolulu)

Week-long STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp for high school students. Features hands-on activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats, and field trip to Pearl Harbor. Must be at least 15 years old, rising junior or senior, minimum 3.2 GPA, U.S. citizen with medical insurance.
Camp Paumalu
$800.00 - Includ...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

SAME/U.S. Army Camp

Week-long STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp for high school students. Features hands-on activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats. Must be at least 15 years old, rising junior or senior, minimum 3.2 GPA, U.S. citizen with medical insurance.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
$100.00 - Includ...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Marine Biology Immersion Camp 1

Eleven-day program for rising 9th graders through recent high school graduates. Work with sea turtles at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue Center, earn 25 community service hours, explore coastal habitats, participate in nest patrols, kayaking, scuba diving introduction, and marine research activities. Limited to 24 students for personalized instruction.
Topsail Island
$5,220.00 - Incl...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

STEM Camp

STEM Explorer Camp for ages 8-12. Learn by doing in a natural camp setting with both indoor and outdoor activities. Campers will learn about entomology, robotics, science in the kitchen and building bridges using the engineering design process. Camp runs from June 7-11, 2026, with check-in at 4 p.m. Central time and ending at 11 a.m. Central time. Registration opens March 1, 2026. 4-H membership is NOT required. Scholarships available for income eligible families.
North Dakota 4-H Camp
$375.00 - $375 w...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Nuclear Engineering Camp

A one-week summer program introducing students to nuclear engineering, including nuclear energy, radiation detection, nuclear materials, nuclear security, nuclear waste management, and industrial plasmas. Features hands-on experiments, interactive lectures, small group projects, and tours of facilities including Phelps Health Radiology & Oncology Departments, Missouri S&T's Research & Training Reactor, and Ameren UE's Callaway Nuclear Power Plant. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Rolla, Missouri.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$1,200.00 - incl...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Superconductor Quantum World Camp

Do you know what the world would look like if we could use superconductors in everyday life? Superconductors can make hoverboards, flying cars, and quantum computers possible - the only problem is that known superconductors only work near absolute zero which is -460 degrees Fahrenheit! Camp activities include: Learning basics of electrical circuits, superconductors, and quantum computers; Building a measurement tool to detect superconducting transition at -320F; Build a magnet track for the superconducting levitator; Fabricating nano-scale thin superconducting film and micro-scale lithography. Space is Limited! Early registration is recommended. Campers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$500.00 - includ...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

BioMed IQ Camp

A 5-day camp for high school students interested in health professions. Through hands-on activities and case studies, campers will explore and solve real life problems within the health professions and meet faculty, local health care providers, and pre-health students. Activities include solving human health case studies with Missouri S&T faculty, learning about different careers in health professions, engaging with pre-health students, and participating in social activities like movie night and trivia. Space is limited and early registration is recommended with first-come, first-served basis. $50 non-refundable fee applies with cancellation policy requiring 14 days notice.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$850.00 - Regist...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

Coastal Wildlife and Ecology Pre-College at Eckerd

This pre-college program gives high school students the chance to explore coastal and wildlife management, green infrastructure, environmental communication, and field research. Modeled on one of our top majors, it offers hands-on field research with expert faculty, our campus facilities, and the natural wonders of Tampa Bay. Students should come prepared to get wet and work hard each day as they participate in indoor and outdoor activities. Students enrolled in this program will: Participate in data collection for field research, Kayak along barrier islands and through mangrove forests, Interact with Florida's native flora & fauna, Learn how to communicate about environmental science and research, Explore local aquariums to better understand how we can work together to protect coastal and marine wildlife, Take part in coastal resiliency projects and initiatives on campus. Students must be able to pass the swim test, three full laps for a total of 150 yards, without touching the bottom of the pool, using any style and with no time limit.
Eckerd College
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6/7/26
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Jun 7

Backstage Pass: Llamas

Help our animal care staff open the Llama Trek habitat for the day and find out what it takes to get our herd of llamas ready for the day. Meet the llamas behind the scenes then spend the day helping walk, feed, and taking silly selfies with this charismatic crew. Multiple dates available: June 7, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23, 2026. Meet at Bison Statue in main parking lot. Ages: All ages welcome; participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - $75 per...
6/7/26
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Jun 8

Adventures in the Chem Lab Camp

Hands-on chemistry experiments with helium, hydrogen, oxygen. Watch chemical changes, make polymers, explore kitchen chemistry and make instant ice cream. For grades 6-8. Offered weeks of 6/8, 7/13. Note: This camp works with food items.
University of Nebraska Omaha
$275.00 - Summer...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Coastal Kingdoms - Coastal Marine Biology + Ecology Camp

A week-long daytime program where campers learn about coastal habitats and marine animals through hands-on labs, field trips, and sessions with local marine biologists and ecologists. Daily schedule: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Also offered June 15-19, 2026.
Coastal Studies Institute (CSI)
$425.00 - Regist...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

STEM Camp 2026 - Week 1: Elementary/Middle School STEM & High School Computer Science

Week-long day camp (9:00am-4:00pm) featuring STEM Camp for Elementary and Middle School Students and Computer Science Camp for High School Students. Hands-on projects and real world applications. Registration opens March 3rd at 10 a.m.
University of Kentucky
Free
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Ultimate STEM Camp

Five-day immersive STEM camp featuring hands-on activities in virtual and augmented reality, 3D printing, coding, drones, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Students will work with campus faculty and experts to explore emerging technologies through fun and exciting learning activities. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm with student pickup starting at 2:45pm. Limited to 20 students.
STEM INQ Lab, Heller Hall
$450.00 - Cost i...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Naval Academy Summer STEM Program - Rising 10th Graders

Week-long STEM program for rising 10th graders featuring hands-on STEM modules including reverse engineering, materials science, storm chasing design challenges, and programming. Students work with USNA midshipmen and faculty in world-class labs. Program includes Smithsonian field trip, intramurals, and closing ceremony.
United States Naval Academy
$450.00 - Progra...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

STEM CAMP (GSMP) - IC-STEM Innovation Collaboration Camp

IC-STEM Camp (Innovation Collaboration) empowers Texas youth to explore STEM careers through hands-on activities including Robotics, faculty-led sessions, industry partner workshops, and the Rube Goldberg Challenge. Students explore six major Texas industry clusters: advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, energy, aerospace, IT, and more. This is a commuter-only camp for rising 9th-12th graders running June 8-12, 2026, with daily schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Lamar University
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6/8/26
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